L-ISOLEUCINE 99% FOR BIOCHEMISTRY

(2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid

Product CodeB-01538BRANDBio-Chem
GradeFor BiochemistryCAS No 73-32-5
Purity99%Molecular Weight131.13
H.S.Code2922.49900Shelf Life60 Months
Molecular FormulaC6H13NO2

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CSolidColourWhite Powder
Solubility in water [% weight]Partially soluble in waterMelting point/ Freezing point [°C]288 °C
OdourOdorless

Packaging

Specification

Appearance
White powder
Assay (by HClO4 titration)
Min 99%
Specific optical rotation ([?]20/D; 40 g/L in 250 g/L HCl; on dried substance)
+40 to +43 deg
Specific optical rotation ([?]25/D; 40 g/L in 6M HCl; on dried substance)
+38.9 to +41.8 deg
pH (1% solution in CO2 free water)
5.5 – 7.0
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.02%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.03%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.001%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.001%
Ammonium (NH4)
Max 0.02%
Foreign amino acids
Max 0.5%
Other ninhydrin positive substances (as glycine)
Max 0.1%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS02, GHS05
Signal Word: Danger

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